COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Original Blue Ribbon Taxi is offering free and discounted rides during the coronavirus pandemic. The Blue Ribbon Taxi service announced it is offering free rides to seniors, 60 and older in lower income areas to help them get to their doctor’s appointments, pharmacies and grocery stores. Seniors can take advantage of the free rides once per…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina will start giving money back to students after closing the campus for the rest of the semester. According to UofSC, the prorated refunds will include meal plan, parking passes and housing fees for services that were not provided starting on March 16, the first day campus closed. Tuition, academic fees and student…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wondering what to grab for lunch or dinner? As most South Carolina restaurants in our state are operating on a to-go only model, many of you may be asking, where can I get take out or curbside? So how do you know where to order take out from? To help you out, we here at ABC Columbia…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia is seeing a big dip in prices at the pump, amid the coronavirus crisis. Columbia and the rest of the nation are now seeing steady prices under $2 dollars a gallon. According to Gas Buddy, prices in Columbia are nearly 10 cents cheaper than a week ago and fifty cents lower than a month ago. The midlands…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Scammers are looking to take advantage of people during the pandemic. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is warning you to be aware of scams, especially with the stimulus checks on the way. Consumer officials say scammers will try things like using fake checks from the government. They’re reminding you not to fall victim to emails, phone calls…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday, The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced four additional deaths related to coronavirus. DHEC says this brings the state’s total number of deaths to 26. DHEC also reporting 210 additional cases of COVID-19. As of today, the total number statewide is 1,293 cases in 43 counties, say health officials. DHEC says the four…
A tractor-trailer carrying toilet paper caught fire overnight in Hutchins, according to local officials.
Andrew Jack, a British actor and dialect coach who had roles in a number of “Star Wars” movies, has died aged 76 after contracting Covid-19, his agent has said.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking for local updates from health officials on the Coronavirus and updates on state cases, you can check out The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control website. The site is a resource for COVID-19. Below are some links: DHEC’s COVID-19 webpage is updated daily with a map of positive cases as well…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As the coronavirus pandemic shuts down more and more business, there are some resources for those in South Carolina, looking for help. The South Carolina Department of Commerce says in response to the closure of non-essential businesses by the Governor, they are expanding online resources to assist companies in navigating the impacts of coronavirus. Commerce officials say…
